Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB350F
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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
- Introduced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
- Launched January 2014

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB350F Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Canon A1100 IS and Samsung WB350F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A1100 IS was revealed 5 years earlier than the WB350F which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A1100 IS scores vs the WB350F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB350F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS & Samsung WB350F. The full galleries are available at Canon A1100 IS Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Samsung WB350F
A1100 IS | WB350F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon A1100 IS
WB350F | A1100 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 59 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+345k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Samsung WB350F
A1100 IS | WB350F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1100 IS provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
See the Canon A1100 IS and Samsung WB350F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1100 IS versus the WB350F.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and WB350F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and WB350F.
As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB350F to offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Samsung WB350F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Samsung WB350F |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-02-18 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 115 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150 gr (0.33 lb) | 276 gr (0.61 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 2 x AA | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $160 | $260 |